HISTORY of the Comox Valley
|
|
- Charlotte Hubbard
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 HISTORY of the Comox Valley Comox Marina KEY DATES: 1792 First Contact 1862 First Settlers 1874 Wharf Built 1876 Goose Spit Navy Training 1910 Road Access 1914 Railway 1920 Tourism 1942 RAF Airport 1956 Civilian Air Terminal Focal Point for Development Early access to the Comox Valley by settlers was restricted to the sea. Comox was the early focal point of development in the Comox Valley because of its potential for settlement, agriculture, deep water access, and safe moorage in Comox Bay. Pioneer farming, fishing, logging & coal mining was the basis of the early development. The construction of a wharf at Comox facilitated the landing of freight and passengers and further development. For more information visit
2 THE COMOX VALLEY and COMOX History Comox is a tranquil and beautiful seaside town located on the southern coast of the Comox Peninsula that juts out into the Georgia Strait on the Eastern side of mid Vancouver Island. The town is nestled against the protected waters of Comox Bay whose entrance is defined by the Comox Spit. The Comox Harbour and its four marinas provide the main commercial and recreational access to the ocean in the Comox Valley. The views across the bay to the Comox Glacier and surrounding area are captivating. The Beginnings The Comox Valley has a rich history dating back more than 85,000 millennia. The Elasmosaurus, a marine reptile genus of plesiosaur, used four flippers to propel itself through water and roam the land roughly 80.5 million years ago. Substantial change occurred during the Earth shaping glacial ages between 650,000 years ago and the last ice age that gave way to warming about 20,000 years ago. The Comox Valley was buried in a sheet of ice a kilometer thick more than 10,000 years ago. The Comox Glacier remains as visible evidence of the tremendous Earth shaping era of the "Fraser Glaciation". Early Habitation The human habitation of North America by Paleo-Indians followed the warming after the ice age. Evidence of First Nations settlements in British Columbia dates back about 9000 years and Comox Valley habitation dates back more than 4000 years. Sir Francis Drake made reference to landing, in 1579, in "New Albion" which is argued to be the area we now call Comox in the Comox Valley. Captain James Cook circumnavigated Vancouver Island in 1778 and First contact by European visitors in this region with Coast Salish peoples occurred in 1792 when HMS Discovery of the Royal Navy anchored in the Comox Harbour. The Comox First Nations (an anglicized version of K omoks (originally Sathool-tuch)) lived in the area we now call Comox. The Puntledge (originally Pentlach) lived just to the north, and the Eucletaw (originally Lekwiltok) travelled to the area from the area we now call Campbell River. First Nations people referred to this area as Koumox which roughly translated meant Land of Plenty because of the resources provided by the nearby land and ocean. The area offered an excellent natural harbour, abundant fish, fertile Page 1 of 10
3 land, fresh water and endless forests. The natural environment supplied them with salmon, cod and halibut, crabs, clams and oysters from the ocean and deer and elk from the land along with many edible and medicinal plants. European Settlers The Hudson Bay Company Beaver steamboat, built in 1835, searched the South and East Coast of Vancouver Island in 1837 for suitable locations for new trading posts. In 1848, the Courtenay River was named after Capt. Courtenay of the HMCS Constance that used Augusta Bay and Goose Spit for gunnery practice. Governor James Douglas visited the Comox area in 1853 on the Beaver and saw the potential of the area for agriculture. The HMS Plumper surveyed the Baynes Sound area in 1860 and reported positively on the potential for a settlement and safe anchorage. The Comox Valley real estate market had its origins in the 1861 when the Governor offered land for $1 an acre to anyone who would relocate to the area. The first new inhabitants arrived in The first wave of settlers took title to the area on the shores above Augusta Bay (now known as Comox Bay) which became known as The Landing while the rest staked claims on the prairie along the Courtenay River. James Robb and his son took what was believed to be 260 acres of the heavily treed sloped land over open farming land because they thought that is would be the most likely place for a town to emerge and for a shipping hub. Page 2 of 10
4 Farming, Logging, Fishing and Coal Settlers moved to the area and began clearing the land for farms, fishing local salt and freshwater fisheries, and they began logging the extensive forests. The area was also rich in coal streams discovered in 1864 by the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition and Dr. Brown along the Puntledge, Courtenay and Browns rivers. These discoveries followed those by J.W. Mackay in 1852 and later prospectors of coal in the vicinity of Comox Lake. Construction of a Wharf and BC Joins Canadian Confederation Throughout the late 19 th Century many Royal Navy ships anchored in the Comox Bay. BC became the sixth province to join Canada on July 20, 1871 when the Canadian Government agreed to extend the Canadian Pacific Railway to British Columbia and to assume the Colony s debt. The Pidcock family built the Comox Sawmill on the Courtenay River in the 1870s was a significant year for it was in this year that the first bridge over the Courtenay River was constructed along with a government wharf in the area of The Landing we now call Comox. The 1035 foot long and 12 foot wide wharf allows freight and passengers to be landed without the need for smaller boats for delivery to shore. In 1874 Joseph Rodello bought lots on Wharf Road and built a store. Canoes, rafts and row boats delivered goods throughout the area and the Royston- Comox taxi delivered men to and from the Elk Hotel and later the Lorne Hotel for evenings. Page 3 of 10
5 A Royal Navy Establishment and Commercial Development A survey was completed in 1875 for a connecting road from Courtenay up over Comox hill to the wharf. In 1876, Goose Spit became a Royal Navy Training Base. The Wharf Hotel (later called the Elk Hotel) was built by Rodello in The first school was built on Anderton Road in It was a one room school for grades 1 through 8. The Lorne Hotel was built in 1877 named after the Marquis of Lorne. Robert Dunsmuir purchased mining claims in 1888 and later established a coal mine in the settlement of Union. The name of this settlement was changed to Cumberland in 1889 and it developed as a mining community. By 1891 considerable amounts of domestic coal were coming from the pits and being shipped to the coast to an area now known as Union Bay. The lumber industry continued to develop to supply the coal mines in nearby areas and the growing communities of Comox and Courtenay. Courtenay s farmers also supplied the employees of Cumberland s coal mine employees with their produce. The first newspaper was started in Courtenay and it was called the Comox News by an American named Whitney. By 1893 the Union Coal Company was mining 700 to 1000 tons of coal per day and it employed 600 men. In 1898 J.B. Holmes built the Port Augusta Hotel which also operated as a store and occasionally as a church. Settlement was occurring in the Comox Peninsula by 1900 and the first telephones were brought to the area in 1905 by Joseph McPhee to his store on 5 th Street in Courtenay. Greater Access While access to the area was by sea, this started to change in 1910 when a connecting road was built from the south and the first automobile owned by Page 4 of 10
6 Walter Scott came to Comox. At the time most of the roads were a hazard to navigate and most were primitive horse and buggy trails. The Comox Logging and Railroad Company was founded in 1910 and for a time it was the largest logging company in the British Empire. Four years later the E&N railway pushed up into the area connecting it to Victoria. In 1913, four sisters (Sister Majella, St. Edmond, Praxedes, and Claudia) came to Comox from Toronto and established St Joseph s Hospital as a four bed infirmary. First World War - The 102 nd Canadian Infantry Battalion at Goose Spit The 102 nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was the Comox Valley s first battalion. It was sourced from northern BC and mobilized in At first the soldiers were housed in two locations at Courtenay and Comox but because living conditions were so deplorable they were moved to a camp at Goose Spit was also the year that the 102 nd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force left Comox for war service during the First World War. Page 5 of 10
7 Valley Growth and Tourism The enactment of the BC Prohibition Laws in 1916 brought trouble for the hotels. The Elk was already in legal difficulty and the Lorne fell into financial ruin. The Port Augusta made part of it a store and was able to survive. In 1916 James Robb passed away marking the end of the Robb control over the Comox Town site. That same year Robert Filberg arrived to take over management of the Comox Logging and Railway Company. The Lorne and Elk Hotels were renovated and reopened in 1921 when Prohibition was repealed in BC. A new Comox school was built in 1927 to replace the one on Anderton Road, the Little River, and Knob Hill schools. The new owner of the Elk Hotel, Sidney Dusty d Esterre, had an idea that began tourism in the area. He put together a consortium of local businessmen to buy up the 283 acre Robb Estate and the Comox Golf Club Company was formed in 1922 He advertised Comox area Tennis Courts, Golf, Boating, Swimming, Hunting and Fishing as well as a new dining room and electric lights which had the effect of adding Comox as a holiday destination spot. Comox Bay became known as a Tyee Salmon Fishing Spot which attracted visitors from all over the world. The Comox King Salmon Club was formed in 1932 and R. Filberg donated logs to the club for them to build docks for members to tie up their small row boats. Page 6 of 10
8 The Comox 9 hole Golf Course opened as a private course in 1928 and later as a public course in Goose Spit Development and the Royal Canadian Navy In 1940 the Royal Canadian Navy built a training facility at Goose Spit called HMCS Naden III. It was later converted to a Cadet Training facility in 1954 and renamed HMCS Quadra in An Airport, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and New Growth The current CFB Comox airport began as a Royal Air Force Base in A year later it was taken over by the Royal Canadian Air Force Station Comox. Page 7 of 10
9 The Town of Comox was subsequently incorporated as a village in That same year a 7.3 earthquake hit the Comox Valley. While some damage occurred it did not slow down development. The area continued to grow and develop. The annex part of Robb Road school was built in 1954 and the main part was constructed a year later. RCAF Station Comox was closed to operations in 1946 and reopened in 1952 as an Air Defence Command establishment. The airfield was extended to 10,000 feet and an extensive modernization program began in A civilian terminal was added to the airbase in 1956 and was run by Transport Canada until 1996 when the management of the civilian terminal was assumed by the Comox Valley Airport Commission. The Air Force base began to have a significant economic impact on the surrounding area as it grew in size. Page 8 of 10
10 New municipal offices were opened in Comox in Brooklyn Elementary School (6 rooms) was opened in 1964 and a strip mall was built by the Ellis family on Comox Avenue in Comox was incorporated as a town in By this time the influx of military personnel had driven the population of the town to In 1968, a six room school, Village Park Elementary, was opened. In the 1970s the provincial government declared most of the valley to be Agricultural Land Reserve and this slowed development of the town to a crawl. The Elk Hotel burned down in 1973 and shortly thereafter James Robb s 90 year old pier at the end of Wharf Road was demolished and landfill was used to create a seawall for fishing vessels and a marina for recreational vessels. at the Comox Harbour in That same year lumber giant Robert Filberg died and he bequeathed his lodge to the Vancouver Foundation. When it was discovered that the lodge was to be demolished and the grounds turned into a housing development, arrangements were made with town council to turn the lodge and grounds into a public park know today as the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. The first ski runs opened on Mount Washington in The local economy suffered during the recession of the 1980s. The relocation of 409 Squadron away from CFB Comox in 1982 added to the downturn. At that time the number of homes sold annually dropped from about 420 to 150. Yet another new breakwater and guarded walkway were built at the Comox dock in By the turn of the 20 th Century jobs were moving away from resource-based industries such as logging and fishing. The largest employers at the time were CFB Comox, the local school board, Mount Washington and St Joseph s Hospital. Daily commercial jet service help expand tourism and business opportunities in the town and the Comox population, which remained fairly stagnant since the 1970s increased after Many of the newcomers were retirees and the town median population increased in age Page 9 of 10
11 from 42.1 to 46.2 between 2001 and In 2011, the 133 year old Lorne Hotel was destroyed by fire. By 2011 the town s population had grown to 13,626 and the median age had risen to 49.1.The town s population had increased in numbers by 10% since Census numbers will be officially available in Feb 2017 and it is expected that the population of Comox will be approximately 15,000. Author: Brett Cairns Page 10 of 10
The Entrance to Phillips Arm Cardero Channel
The Entrance to Phillips Arm Cardero Channel Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 The Source for Oceanfront, Lakefront, Islands, Ranches,
More informationGreen Point Cabin Cordero Channel
Green Point Cabin Cordero Channel Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source for Oceanfront,
More informationFalse Creek Harbour Authority Fishermen s Wharf
False Creek Harbour Authority Fishermen s Wharf 42 nd Annual Conference of Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters & Port Managers Vancouver, British Columbia Welcome PCC Members, Sustaining Members, Exhibitors,
More informationEconomic Sectors. The region is home to what many consider to be one of the most valuable timber supplies in the Province.
Sectors Economic Sectors With Powell River s strategic location it is no wonder the area is blessed with many successful industries and sectors. The strength of Powell River s economic condition comes
More informationWalk-On Waterfront Executive Home Qualicum Beach, BC
Walk-On Waterfront Executive Home Qualicum Beach, BC Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source
More informationInvest in Waterfront Property
Invest in Waterfront Property Tchesinkut Lake $225,000 Total Acreage: 161 acres Private lakefront parcel located in North-Central BC Private Lakefront Retreat www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Private Lakefront
More informationA CONCEPT FOR F.H. BARBER PROVINCIAL PARK.
A CONCEPT FOR F.H. BARBER PROVINCIAL PARK. 2-7-4-101-27 APPROVAL This Concept for F.H. Barber Provincial Park has been reviewed and is approved. Lower Mainland Region Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division
More information10 Acre Oceanfront Hidden Basin - Nelson Island, BC
10 Acre Oceanfront Hidden Basin - Nelson Island, BC Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 The Source for Oceanfront, Lakefront, Islands,
More informationPOWELL LAKE LODGE. JASON ZROBACK. Direct Line: (604)
www.landquest.com JASON ZROBACK Direct Line: (604) 414-5577 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax: (604) 516-6504 Toll Free: 1-866-558-5263 (LAND) The Source for Oceanfront,
More informationSAILING ADVENTURES PRESENTS: VANCOUVER ISLAND, GEORGIA STRAIGHTS and DESOLATION SOUND
SAILING ADVENTURES PRESENTS: VANCOUVER ISLAND, GEORGIA STRAIGHTS and DESOLATION SOUND Another Day...Another Bay Let us introduce you to Sail Vancouver Island and Desolation Sound a unique sailing adventure
More informationTwo Lots with Fixer-Upper Cabin & Drilled Well
Two Lots with Fixer-Upper Cabin & Drilled Well Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source for
More informationHUGE NICOLA LAKE DEVELOPMENT ACREAGE MERRITT, BC
HUGE NICOLA LAKE DEVELOPMENT ACREAGE www.landquest.com SAM HODSON Direct Line: (604) 694-7623 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax: (604) 516-6504 Toll Free: 1-866-558-5263
More informationStraitAway Airways. "We make flying special again!" Background Information
StraitAway Airways "We make flying special again!" StraitAway Airways is a small, privately owned seaplane company located in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. The company offers regular scheduled services between
More informationTwo Lots with Drilled Well Savary Island, BC
Two Lots with Drilled Well Savary Island, BC Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source for
More informationBritish Columbia Whaling Collection (Victoria Whaling Company & Consolidated Whaling Co. Ltd.)
Dates of Creation: 1913-1964, predominantly 1915-1916 Physical Extent: 1.65 meters of textual records Administrative History: The pioneers of British Columbia s modern shore-based whale fishery were Captain
More informationAfter the war ended the returning soldiers and the growing population needed jobs
After the war ended the returning soldiers and the growing population needed jobs Many who could not find jobs moved away to Canada or the United States The fishery was still the main employer but after
More informationPowell Lake Lodge Powell River, BC
Powell Lake Lodge Powell River, BC Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source for Oceanfront,
More informationLOUGHBOROUGH INLET. Jason Zroback. Direct Line: (604) TOLL FREE:
LOUGHBOROUGH INLET www.landquest.com Jason Zroback Direct Line: (604) 414-5577 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax: (604) 516-6504 TOLL FREE: 1-866-558-5263 Loughborough
More informationSAIL VANCOUVER ISLAND
SAIL VANCOUVER ISLAND 10 th to 26 th JUNE 2017 Another Day...Another Bay Let us introduce you to Sail Vancouver Island a unique sailing adventure designed for those with a penchant for the road less travelled.
More information6.5 kms OCEANFRONT & 1,300 ACRES - SUNSHINE COAST
6.5 kms OCEANFRONT & 1,300 ACRES - SUNSHINE COAST www.landquest.com JASON ZROBACK 1-604-414-5577 JAMIE ZROBACK 1-604-483-1605 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax:
More informationCOMOX VALLEY AIRPORT. Strategic Plan Summary. October 2010
COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Summary October 2010 COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT Introduction History The Comox Airport was constructed by the Department of National Defence in 1942. The Comox Airport
More informationB is for British Columbia. A is For Alberta
C is for Canada A is For Alberta Alberta is one of the only provinces in Canada with 2 NHL teams. Edmonton, the capital of Alberta is the home of the West Edmonton Mall, which is the largest shopping mall
More informationNarrows West Lots For Sale Overview
Lots For Sale Overview Dear Valued Customer, Owning a cottage property is a dream that many people share. is working diligently to create a new cottage development and resort community at Lake Manitoba
More informationInvest in Timber Property
Invest in Timber Property Hidden Lakes $637,000 Total Acreage: 1274 acres Timbered with private lakes located in North-Central BC Unique Timber Investment www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Over 22,000 m3 of
More informationInvest in Waterfront Property
Invest in Waterfront Property Fisherman River $139,000 Total Acreage: 40 acres Private Riverfront within Cape Scott Provincial Park Unique Private Recreational Land www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Secluded
More informationCourt Ordered Sale ASKING PRICE 2,950,000. DISTRICT LOT 4501 WESTSIDE ROAD 279 ACRES, LAKE OKANAGAN WATERFRONT Central Okanagan Regional District
Court Ordered Sale DISTRICT LOT 4501 WESTSIDE ROAD 279 ACRES, LAKE OKANAGAN WATERFRONT Central Okanagan Regional District ASKING PRICE 2,950,000 For more information please contact: Brian Tattrie Vice
More informationLasqueti Island Acreage with Home & 3 Guest Cabins
Lasqueti Island Acreage with Home & 3 Guest Cabins Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source
More informationBACKGROUNDER Office of the Premier Government of Canada
2009OTP0058-000553 March 27, 2009 BACKGROUNDER Office of the Premier Government of Canada INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS IN THE NORTH SHORE The North Shore Trade Area provides a critical connection to overseas
More informationMap 1.1 Wenatchee Watershed Land Ownership
Map 1.1 Wenatchee Watershed Land Ownership Map 1.1 Wenatchee Watershed Land Ownership The Wenatchee watershed lies in the heart of Washington state in Chelan County. Just larger than the state of Rhode
More informationAdventure Tourism Management Plan. Adventure Tourism Intensive Use Sites MANAGEMENT PLAN
Adventure Tourism Intensive Use Sites MANAGEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED BY: FILES #: 1413906 1413905 LICENSES #: 112857 112905 DATE: April 25, 2018 SIGNED on behalf of HER MAJESTRY THE QUEEN IN THE RIGHT OF THE
More informationApplewood Heights Community Open House
Applewood Heights Community Open House Agenda TORONTO PEARSON BACKGROUND Toronto Pearson: For you. The World. Our goal: To become North America s premier gateway airport. Our job is to get you better connected
More informationSEVEN SHILLINGS A YEAR COLONY: FORT VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND,
SEVEN SHILLINGS A YEAR COLONY: FORT VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1843-58 The long-time Hudson s Bay man would become the most important figure in the history of the Colony of Vancouver Island Today s
More informationWeber Point The First Sammamish Lumber and Shingles
Weber Point The bunkhouse picture is "Courtesy Issaquah History Museums, Neg. 2005.1.18" Weber Point, located on the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish in the northern part of the city of Sammamish, is today
More informationTHE REGION LAKE SUPERIOR THE GITCHI-GAMI TRAIL & THE NORTH SHORE
LAKE SUPERIOR THE GITCHI-GAMI TRAIL & THE NORTH SHORE 7 LAKE SUPERIOR: Water covers 70% of the earth s surface area, but only 3% of it is freshwater. Saltwater makes up 97% of the earth s water supply.
More informationRedesigning The Waterfront
San Francisco Maritime National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior National Historical Park California Redesigning The Waterfront A Self-Guided Walking Tour Then & Black Point Cove, ca. 1910.
More informationLiving in Victoria, Vancouver Island 2010
About Local Community City Hall 250 385 5711 http://www.victoria.ca/ Chamber of Commerce 250 386 7191 http://www.victoriachamber.ca/ Inter-cultural Association of 250 388 4728 http://www.icavictoria.org/
More informationInvest in Recreational Property
Invest in Recreational Property Caledonia Estates: $39,500 $43,500 4.98 5.17 acre lots available in North-Central BC Unique Private Recreational Lots www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Invest in Northern BC Fort
More informationstop. stop. Depart Stop Event/Location 1 SAT 22-Sep-18 7: :45 Coast Capital &Thrifty Foods Admirals Walk Team Send-Off
Tour de Rock Week 1 Final Draft Sept 17.2018 1 SAT 22-Sep-18 7:00 45 7:45 Coast Capital &Thrifty Foods Admirals Walk Team Send-Off 2 SAT 22-Sep-18 7:53 25 8:18 View Royal Firehall 333 Island Hwy, View
More information600 Aviation Avenue & 100 Agnew Drive Brandon Manitoba ~ 5 Acres Land For Sale SUBJECT PROPERTIES
600 Aviation Avenue & 100 Agnew Drive Brandon Manitoba ~ 5 Acres Land For Sale SUBJECT PROPERTIES Dan Fontaine Business Development Specialist 204.729.2133 or 1.866.729.2132 d.fontaine@brandon.ca EconomicDevelopmentBrandon.com
More informationSTEEL RIBBON OF MAKING TRACKS FEATURE STORY. The railway helped to make Canada a country, but along the way there were winners and losers, shady
FEATURE STORY RIBBON OF STEEL The railway helped to make Canada a country, but along the way there were winners and losers, shady deals and amazing achievements The first true railway in Canada was the
More information10.3 Acre Oceanfront with Dock Salt Spring Island, BC
10.3 Acre Oceanfront with Dock Salt Spring Island, BC Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source
More informationstop. stop. Depart Stop Event/Location 1 SAT 22-Sep-18 7: :45 Coast Capital &Thrifty Foods Admirals Walk Team Send-Off
Tour de Rock Week 1 Final Draft Sept 17.2018 1 SAT 22-Sep-18 7:00 45 7:45 Coast Capital &Thrifty Foods Admirals Walk Team Send-Off 2 SAT 22-Sep-18 7:53 25 8:18 View Royal Firehall 333 Island Hwy, View
More informationEarly Vancouver. Volume Two. By: Major J.S. Matthews, V.D Edition (Originally Published 1933)
Early Vancouver Volume Two By: Major J.S. Matthews, V.D. 2011 Edition (Originally Published 1933) Narrative of Pioneers of Vancouver, BC Collected During 1932. Supplemental to volume one collected in 1931.
More informationPrivate Oceanfront Acreage North Pender Island, BC
Private Oceanfront Acreage North Pender Island, BC Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World The Source
More information...through the years...
...through the years... Inverhuron Historical Timeline compiled by Lois Bradley, Inverhuron, 2011 3000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. Early hunting and gathering peoples; evidence of occupation of Inverhuron has been
More informationSTREET STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE MARCH 2017
1195 12 TH STREET STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE MARCH 2017 HISTORIC CONTEXT The Rush House is located in the historic Ambleside neighbourhood of West Vancouver. Due to its position along the Burrard Inlet,
More informationA Depression-Era Collingwood Ship Makes Its Final Journey. By H. David Vuckson
A Depression-Era Collingwood Ship Makes Its Final Journey By H. David Vuckson The Great Depression of the 1930 s saw little activity at the Collingwood Shipyard other than grass growing on the two building
More informationSOL VS.2a, 2b, 2c, 10b
What are the characteristics of the Coastal Plain? 1. Also known as Tidewater 2. Located near the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay 3. Includes the Eastern Shore, a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean
More informationTHE SETTING REGION COMMUNITY ANALYSIS
THE SETTING REGION COMMUNITY ANALYSIS REGION Historical Setting The Crane Lake waterway pre-dates the American Indians who traveled its waters for generations before it became a fur-trading route for the
More informationPRIME BEACHFRONT EMMONDS BEACH - SUNSHINE COAST
PRIME BEACHFRONT EMMONDS BEACH - SUNSHINE COAST www.landquest.com JASON ZROBACK 1-604-414-5577 JAMIE ZROBACK 1-604-483-1605 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax:
More informationTHE SENSIBLE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT CHOICE.
THE SENSIBLE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT CHOICE 1 2 THE SENSIBLE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVESTMENT CHOICE BIG MOUNTAINS. BIG BUSINESS. BIG OPPORTUNITY. Sparwood, BC is yours and mine. We may be known as that town
More informationHuman Geography of Canada
Human Geography of Canada History and Government of Canada Like the United States, people migrated across Beringia into Canada, these people were the ancestors of the Inuit (Eskimos) 16 th and 17 th centuries,
More information7 REGIONAL OVERVIEW 2
7 REGIONAL OVERVIEW 2 Alaska s Marine Highway: Kodiak And The Aleutians Segment Corridor Plan 9 2 REGIONAL OVERVIEW This segment of Alaska s Marine Highway extends from the western portion of the Prince
More informationNew Zealand Hydrographic Authority HYPLAN. Version April 2017
New Zealand Hydrographic Authority Version 1.0 18 April 2017 This page is intentionally blank Land Information New Zealand Crown Copyright 18 April 2017 2 Preface The following document is certified by
More informationRAY YENKANA Willowbrook Cr, Dawson Creek BC Canada $2,847,000
1716 Willowbrook Cr, Dawson Creek BC Canada For SALE $2,847,000 This is a rare find, 32 townhomes in Dawson Creek, BC. Excellent investment in a single title multi family complex. Vendor has upgraded this
More informationCALDWELL ISLAND. KURT NIELSEN (250) JASON ZROBACK (604)
www.landquest.com KURT NIELSEN (250) 338-6090 JASON ZROBACK (604) 414-5577 101-313 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 Phone: (604) 664-7630 Fax: (604) 516-6504 Toll Free: 1-866-558-5263 (LAND) The
More informationA Clallam Mat Lodge Village near Fort Victoria.
A Clallam Mat Lodge Village near Fort Victoria. By Grant Keddie, Curator of Archaeology, Royal B.C. Museum. Copyright 2013. The Victoria Harbour area, on Vancouver Island, is within the traditional territory
More informationSouth Lake Union History Trail
South Lake Union History Trail Seattle Starts Here: Welcome to the History Trail Travel through 150 years of history, from wilderness to world city, right at the water s edge and the city s heart. Explore
More informationSebastian Vizcaiňo
Sebastian Vizcaiňo 1548-1629 Sebastian Vizcaiňo was a California explorer who was more famous for what he named, or rather renamed, than for what he found. In truth, he didn t discover anything that Cabrillo
More informationCanada Grey Motor Inn. Tim Anderson Associate Cell: (403) Direct: (403)
Price: $3,995,000 Property Details Land 3.9 Acres Hotel Rooms 81 Restaurant - 66 seats Gaming Lounge 125 seats with 8 VLTs Pub - 196 seats Meeting Room for 40 Liquor Store - well stocked Fully Upgraded
More informationThe "M.V. Fintry Queen" Executive Summary - Business Plan 2017
The "M.V. Fintry Queen" Okanagan Lake Boat Company Inc. www.fintryqueen.ca For information purposes only: DRAFT Jan 2017 Executive Summary - Business Plan 2017 The M.V. Fintry Queen is a 325 passenger
More informationDease Lake Bob Quinn Lake BRITISH COLUMBIA Meziadin Junction STEWART Cranberry Junction Nass Camp Hazelton New Aiyansh Gitwinksihlkw Kitwanga
Guide to STEWART Overview Situated across from Alaska s Misty Fiords National Park and at the end of the Portland Canal, Stewart, is a unique border town attracting tourists from every corner of the world.
More informationThe Value of Tourism in British Columbia. Measuring the value of tourism in BC 1999 to Trends from 1998 to 2008
The Value of Tourism in British Columbia Measuring the value of tourism in BC 1999 to 2009 Trends from 1998 to 2008 Tourism British Columbia November 2009 MAP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA TOURISM REGIONS Measuring
More informationInvergordon in World War II
Invergordon in World War II Sites and Features Listing The Invergordon in World War II project run by Invergordon Museum investigated wartime activity in Invergordon during the Second World War. Over 900
More informationPerformance Term 4 An Opportunity to Reset Ferry Fares. Background:
Performance Term 4 An Opportunity to Reset Ferry Fares Background: The British Columbia Ferry Corporation was established in 1958 through the Toll Highways and Bridges Authority. It was a government Crown
More informationPASSENGER TRANSPORTATION BRANCH MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE LICENCE. Passenger Transportation Licence COPY
GENERAL AND SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION (Exclusion) PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION BRANCH MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE LICENCE Passenger Transportation Licence Licence Holder: TOFINO, BC Trade Name(s):
More informationMontana Island Lodge 2433 Highway 83 Seeley Lake, Montana
Island Lodge 2433 Highway 83, INTRODUCTION Built on an island in the middle of a picturesque mountain lake, the Island Lodge is a once-in-a-lifetime estate property. Surrounded by the tranquil waters of
More informationPrairie Valley School Division Communities
Prairie Valley Division Communities Arm River Colony Location: Arm River Colony is located on the Arm River Hutterite colony, north of Lumsden just off Highway 11. Arm River Colony Box 570 Lumsden, SK
More informationECHO VALLEY RANCH & WHISTLER RESORT
ECHO VALLEY RANCH & WHISTLER RESORT This trip is a self-driven adventure that combines a four-night stay at one of North America s premier ranches with a night in Vancouver and two nights in charming Whistler
More informationInvest in Waterfront Property
Invest in Waterfront Property Day Lake $599,000 Total Acreage: 465 acres Private lakefront parcel located in North-Central BC Private Lakefront Retreat www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Private Lakefront Retreat!
More informationThe Geological Pacific Northwest. Wednesday February 6, 2012 Pacific Northwest History Mr. Rice
The Geological Pacific Northwest Wednesday February 6, 2012 Pacific Northwest History Mr. Rice 1 Free Response #2 Please do not simply list the items for this response. Full sentences!!! Minimum of 3-5
More informationIf we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists. William Cornelius Van Horne
If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists. William Cornelius Van Horne Business Plan Presented by The Board of the Van Horne Estate on Ministers Island (VHEMI) 199 Carriage Road, Ministers
More informationRio Duthie Sam Guenther
Rio Duthie Sam Guenther The Issues Environmental Impact Economic Impact Social Impact Environmental Issues The Wildlife The Grizzly Bears Hiking Infrastructure Glaciers Wildlife Elk, bear, mountain goat,
More informationInvest in Recreational Property
Invest in Recreational Property Noralee Estates: $52,000 5.06 acre lot available in North-Central BC Lakeview Recreational Acreages www.niho.com (604) 606-7900 Lakeview Recreational Acreages 5.06 Acre
More information10.7 Acre Oceanfront North Rendezvous Island
10.7 Acre Oceanfront North Rendezvous Island Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 The Source for Oceanfront, Lakefront, Islands, Ranches,
More informationISLAND HOPPING MARITIME STYLE
ISLAND HOPPING MARITIME STYLE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR GATEWAY CITY SAINT JOHN Take an Island Hop around 4 majestic island locations in the Bay of Fundy and experience the vibrant community of Saint Andrews,
More informationTOURISM & PUBLIC SERVICES RURAL SIGNAGE POLICY
Policy and Procedures Subject Title: Tourism and Public Services Rural Signage Policy Corporate Policy (Approved by Council): X Policy Ref. No.: ROADS-01-07 Administrative Policy (Approved by CAO): By-Law
More informationAirport Planning Area
PLANNING AREA POLICIES l AIRPORT Airport Planning Area LOCATION AND CONTEXT The Airport Planning Area ( Airport area ) is a key part of Boise s economy and transportation network; it features a multi-purpose
More informationState of the Economy St. John's Metro
State of the Economy St. John's Metro Published by: Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture City of St. John's Email: business@stjohns.ca Although every effort has been made to ensure the
More informationValue Priced Acreage with Home Built to Lock-Up - Quadra Island
Value Priced Acreage with Home Built to Lock-Up - Quadra Island Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Marketing British Columbia to the World
More informationCalifornia Explorer Series
California Explorer Series Sebastian Vizcaino 1548-1629 Sebastian Vizcaino was a California explorer who was more famous for what he named, or rather renamed, than for what he found. In truth, he didn
More informationTable of Contents. Location... 1 Cultural Heritage Value... 3 Site History... 4 Physical Description... 6 Conclusion... 7 Sources...
Executive Summary The Outdoor Firing Range, located west of the Small Arms Building at 1300 Lakeshore Road East, merits designation under the Ontario Heritage Act for its historical, architectural and
More information2.1 HISTORIC CONTEXT. View looking South from Main & 6th circa Typical logging scene with bullocks and skid road, 1885
2.1 HISTORIC CONTEXT View looking North from Main & 7th circa 1889 View looking South from Main & 6th circa 1893 Typical logging scene with bullocks and skid road, 1885 The history of the Mt. Pleasant
More informationCobourg, Ontario: Canada's Mason-Dixon Community
Cobourg, Ontario: Canada's Mason-Dixon Community Marsha Ann Tate, ABD The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania USA 16802 Email: mat1@psu.edu Photo Credit: Archives of Ontario. Item
More informationUncle James Howver The Gold Rush and a Lost Claim
Uncle James Howver The Gold Rush and a Lost Claim There s Gold in Them Thar Hills! Susan McNelley Some men seek riches. Some men seek adventure. Some men yearn for both. Their stories often stir the imagination.
More informationThe Economic Impact of Tourism in New Jersey THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM IN NEW JERSEY
The Economic Impact of Tourism in New Jersey THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM IN NEW JERSEY 1 Tourism Industry Sales by Sector, 2016 FIGURE 1 Lodging Recreation Retail Food and Beverages 13.2% 3.6% 24.9%
More informationThe Ultimate Fly-in Cabin Frogpond Lake, BC
The Ultimate Fly-in Cabin Frogpond Lake, BC Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577 The Source for Oceanfront, Lakefront, Islands, Ranches,
More informationMove Up Prince George. Local Government Management Association June 17, 2015
Move Up Prince George Local Government Management Association June 17, 2015 Initiatives Prince George (IPG) Economic development corporation for the City of Prince George Facilitate current business retention
More informationThe mission of Liberty State Park is to provide the public with access to the harbor s resources, a sense of its history and a charge of
Liberty State Park The mission of Liberty State Park is to provide the public with access to the harbor s resources, a sense of its history and a charge of responsibility to its continued improvement.
More informationCHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
SETTING CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is located in the central portion of the Alaskan panhandle, approximately 700 miles from Anchorage and 950 miles from
More informationLewis & Clark Return Home
Lewis & Clark Return Home On March 23, 1806, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team started for home. At first they took the same path. But after they crossed the Rocky Mountains, the group split
More informationSTATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
1765 Columbia Avenue - Miners Union Hall Miners Hall 2012 Heritage Register - Building 1) Historical Name: Miners Union Hall 2) Common Name: Miners Hall 3) Address: 1765 Columbia Avenue 4) Date of Construction:
More informationVALUE OF TOURISM. Trends from
VALUE OF TOURISM Trends from 2005-2015 March 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Overview... 2 Key highlights in 2015... 2 2. Contributions to the economy... 4 TOURISM REVENUE... 5 Total revenue... 5 Tourism revenue
More informationThe gorges of Mohican Park in Ohio create a hiker's paradise Sunday, May 22, 2011 By Bob Downing, Akron Beacon Journal
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The gorges of Mohican Park in Ohio create a hiker's paradise Sunday, May 22, 2011 By Bob Downing, Akron Beacon Journal Bob Downing Big Lyons Falls drops 80 feet into a shady U-shaped
More informationGENERAL INFORMATION. Updated: 1 September Canadian Automobile Insurance Rate Regulators Association Conference
Updated: 1 September 2010 2010 Canadian Automobile Insurance Rate Regulators Association Conference September 26 29, 2010 GENERAL INFORMATION Times Sunday, September 26 Reception and Greeting 6:00 9:00
More informationOCTOPUS ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK
OCTOPUS ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN February 2003 OCTOPUS ISLANDS PROVINCIAL PARK Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan Primary Role The primary role of Octopus Islands Park is
More informationFor Immediate Release September 3, CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW CABLE FERRY Special steel cutting ceremony held at shipyard
For Immediate Release 14-033 September 3, 2014 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW CABLE FERRY Special steel cutting ceremony held at shipyard VICTORIA BC Ferries and Seaspan s Vancouver Shipyards announced that
More informationWhile respecting Innu rights, territory and culture, IDLP represents the economic interests of Mushuau and Sheshatshiu Innu communities by:
While respecting Innu rights, territory and culture, IDLP represents the economic interests of Mushuau and Sheshatshiu Innu communities by: Creating opportunities for employment and Innu private businesses;
More informationNORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS, USA. Pristine Natural Wonder
NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS, USA Pristine Natural Wonder Pristine Natural Wonder NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS, USA Introduction: This pristine natural wonder is a true geological phenomenon and the Crown Jewel
More information16 Day Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Train 16 Day Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise International airfares All transfers 8 Day Deluxe Alaska cruise 7 Day Rockies highlights including the Rocky Mountaineer with Deluxe SilverLeaf accommodation
More information